(19)
(11) EP 1 060 585 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
20.12.2000 Bulletin 2000/51

(21) Application number: 98964088.3

(22) Date of filing: 18.12.1998
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H04J 3/16, H04L 12/40
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9826/962
(87) International publication number:
WO 9933/210 (01.07.1999 Gazette 1999/26)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE ES FR GB IT SE

(30) Priority: 23.12.1997 US 996693

(71) Applicant: Alcatel USA Sourcing, L.P.
Plano, TX 75075 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • CORNES, Martin, P., J.
    Plano, TX 75023 (US)
  • GIORDANO, Glenn, Anthony
    Allan, TX 75002 (US)
  • KOATH, Christopher, James
    Plano, TX 75025 (US)

(74) Representative: Schäfer, Wolfgang, Dipl.-Ing. 
Dreiss, Fuhlendorf, Steimle & BeckerPostfach 10 37 62
70032 Stuttgart
70032 Stuttgart (DE)

   


(54) DESIGNATING A CONTROL CHANNEL IN A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM